Book of Ruth

The Jewish people accepted the Torah in fear of God's overwhelming power. Ruth accepted it out of love and loyalty.

The story of Ruth, read on the holiday of Shavuot, teaches that respect for others begins with recognizing their names.

Special scriptural readings for the Festival of Weeks.

Ancient customs involving a childless widow.

An analysis of the book read on Shavuot.

Shavuot commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.

The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.